Idiom Examples


Single page list of idioms
Alphabetized and categorized list of idioms

Commoncore Learning Standards


I can explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, proverbs. L.5.5
I can explain how visuals contribute to a story. RL.5.7
I can quote accurately from a text. RL.5.1

Group Jobs


Reporter = Narrator
Recorder = illustrator/artist
Idea generator = iPad operator/director

Screencast Instructions



Required parts for this screencast:

1. A cover or splashscreen with your group explaining
a. what is an idiom in your own words

2. What the idiom you've chosen is

3. What does it mean?

4. Example Sentence

5. Illustration use the literal meaning and match your example

Example Screencasts







Self-Evaluation Form